Fair Housing on the Nevada Real Estate Exam

Fair housing appears on every Nevada exam. Nevada adds several protected classes beyond the federal seven.

Federal Fair Housing Act: 7 Protected Classes Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status.

Nevada Fair Housing Act Additions Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118 adds: - **Sexual orientation** - **Gender identity or expression** - **Marital status** - **Ancestry**

Prohibited Practices Steering, blockbusting, redlining, discriminatory advertising — all prohibited under federal and Nevada law.

Nevada-Specific Context Las Vegas and Reno have large resort and gaming industries. Short-term rental restrictions, HOA rules, and source of income considerations affect housing in these markets. Some local ordinances add further protections.

NRED Enforcement NRED can discipline licensees for fair housing violations independently of HUD. The Division can suspend or revoke licenses for serious violations.

Common Exam Question **Q**: A Nevada licensee refuses to show condos to a same-sex couple. Under Nevada law, this is: **A**: A violation — sexual orientation is a protected class under Nevada's Fair Housing Act.

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